Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1887-11-12

solved to.become popnlarslat ono
with Lila; Arnold.) Why, it rul'
simply be one chance in a chou
sand!
So to Rachel's great relief am
surprises she entered somewhat III
TO the Iatter's plans and arrange
ments for making the spacious Ole
honse pay for its privileges of wide
sunlighted rooms and broa.l pathet
garden-the loveliest OF pldy
grounds.
BnI Hilda didnoJ fatigue herself
II was one Of that young lady's
principles to always keep herself
fresh and comfortable.
But Rachel could not spare her
self. and the prospect looked ia
tigning enough. To establish a
school room and rearrange the
chambers was u task, but to dress,
feed, train and educate t'@schild-
rem, from. fnnr to. twelve years old,
s was an elaboration of industries,
which, once Undertaken, she knew
would admir- of no rest.
She could afford bnt one girl,
Mamie, a simple minded but hon
est and strong creature, who had
occasionally worked in the family;
but all the responsibility and much
of the toll was hers. Bit Rachel
was practical, cheerful and hopeful
and could not afford to be diicour-
aged.
The children came, and Hllda
Immediately singled out Lilias Ar
mold and showed her partiality.
She certainly was peautifnl
child, of great sensiV ". abont
eight years old.and n chefs hears,
too, warmed TO the sweej, frank
face; hut her attentions and kind
ness were moro universally be-
slowed. and the most willing at
tent .ons showed the young stran
gers. Rachel must make happy all
hearts neal. her.
With the exception of his sister.
Mrs. Eastman, Lionel Arnold was
the last OF his family, and one
would be tempted TO exclaim. 'Ul-
Uimns reennm!'-the last of the
kngs-at first sight Of him.
OF Sineularly sweetand healthy
nature, wealth and culture had
added their favors, and the man
could not help being what be was
"a very superior one.
The loss of his wife-the love of
his early youJll-had added to his
character the Christening touch of
sorrow, and women universally,
Young and old. fell in love with
Lionel Arnoli-to their honor, be
it spoken; for if they loved him, be
loved Them with general rever-
ence and respect that went far to
making this world purer and bet
ter.
Yet he was not a marrying man.
His sister asserted that she did not
believe .I5i0nelasweufds ever marry
again, and he did not himself be-
lleye so.
But he returned from his South
elil wanderingS a little world weary
that spring. He was anxious to
meet his little girl, whom he bad
parted from the previous autumn.
She WIS very companionable
girl, and he was very fond OF her.
Lilias, too, had passion for her
father. She literally worshipped
him.
But, tenderly as Lionel Arnold
thought of this child and her love,
his heart felt lonely when he ar
rived in the city. His sister was
not there to welcome him, and many
changes had occurred which made
the old places deserted.
He Immediately sought Llias.-
As the carriage rolled out TO the
OLD mansion, he recalled what his
sister had written:
"Sin@c L must go, 1 am glad to
be spared all uneasiness regarding
tile disposition Of LiliaS. [ have
placed her with very lovely young
lady who has Il select school just
out of town. l have every conf
dence in her. She will take care Of
Lilias in the best sense of the word
until you return. Miss Dehart is
reduced in circumstances For
merry YOU may have neither at Mrs.
divers, as Mr.. Oliver was her
fathers administrator and an init
mate friend of the family"
Mr.. Arnold did remember Hilda.
The ivory perfection of her face
had given him study for an idle
hour.
He had scarcely given the girl
credit for the ability she now
showed. Was she really so lntelli-
gent and amiables lie thought he
Should like to meet her again.
And when Hilda brought Llllas
into the parlor, he gave a start of
delight. She wore whte;she looked
like a princess. He thought OF
Clara We're de Vcre-
ooh, your sweet eyes,
Your love replies"
He was charmed-as what man,
with his heart in the right place,
would not be-to find so lovely a
spirit in close contact with his be-
loved daughter.
Furthermore, he WAS grateful to
find LiIias in such perfect health